106-57 Ruscoe Street, Queens, NY 11433

The 2-family house at 106-57 Ruscoe Street in Jamaica, owned by Diana Ochoa, has experienced a series of urgent maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most recently, in March 2023, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification.

The building experienced recurring heating system problems, with similar complaints registered and investigated in November and December 2022, including both entire building and apartment-specific incidents. The property has also faced electrical issues, including a power outage in December 2022 and concerns about outlets and switches in November 2022.

Multiple maintenance challenges were documented in November 2022, including unsanitary conditions related to pests (with violations issued), plumbing issues with basins/sinks (violations issued), paint/plaster problems with walls (no violations), and a significant water leak with heavy flow (investigated but no violations found). The building, constructed in 1930, is classified as a 2-family house and has had these persistent issues over a relatively short period, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance challenges. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development has responded to all complaints, with varying outcomes in terms of violations and necessary corrections, though many complaints were closed with the caveat that occupants should file new complaints if problems persisted.